For generations, the indigenous communities in Dighalpahari, Jharkhand, India have lived in harmony with the forest. Today, that age-old bond is shaping a vibrant micro-economy through the practice of Tasar cocoon (silk worm) cultivation and Sal leaf plate crafting. Farmers tend to the delicate life cycle of the Tasar silkworm. Supported by IMSE and IFTOP, […]
Despite their relentless hard work, many farmers still face hunger. This paradox has long troubled rural communities, where those who feed the world often struggle to feed themselves. To confront this injustice, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) launched Kheti Jhumbesh (Agriculture Campaign) in 1989, a movement rooted in solidarity, resilience, and the voices of women […]
In 2020, Narayani Mondal, a woman farmer from West Bengal, India, decided to start a household nutrition garden. The initiative was inspired by IMSE, which help households establish kitchen gardens to improve family nutrition and promote sustainable family farming. Narayani chose to keep her gardening process entirely natural. She uses zero chemical fertilizers or synthetic […]
In a coastal village in Bangladesh, a group of 25 farmers came together under the banner of the Coastal Farmers Association. Led by Md. Akter Hossen, they dreamed of building a productive, sustainable, and resilient food system. The Coastal Farmers Associaiton is one of the farmer groups supported by the APFP-FO4A program. The group began […]
In Jharkhand, a state in India blessed with beautiful landscapes and rich natural resources, farmers have long relied on ecological practices to nurture their fields. Yet, water access remained a challenge. With support from the Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE), farmers appealed to the government for a solution, and few years ago, a feeder […]
